2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[ElainePG]

Since I'll have to carry a laptop back and forth from work everyday starting next week, my Aspinal of London Aerodrome briefcase will quickly become my most used bag.

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This will be perfect! Classic & classy.

 

[Jereni]

Speaking of bears… I don't know if I've ever posted my little Burberry guy. He's a charm, but I never put him on a handbag. He sits on my desk next to my laptop (or on it, if my back is turned).

His name is Bogart, obviously, because of the trench coat.

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He's so cute, literally the classic Burberry charm. They were very silly to stop selling a range of these.

I have one too, but the Punk. Mine guards my best inherited crystal glasses and china when not attached to a Burberry bag. He also represents me at work as when my camera's off, he's my avatar at online meetings. Today I wore my Gucci moto jacket so we'd actually match (if his hair was red or mine blue)

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Curious, but why don't you ever use him on a bag? Too cute?

SO ADORABLE!!!

Because I do not have a bear, I will share a cat instead.

Good advice. One on my DBT mantras. “This too will pass”.

Thanks. I looked on the UK Amazon and they were £140. I’ll keep looking as they seem great.

Snap! Fellow pink fan.

I went to the cinema on Sunday. It was empty and very good.

Sorry to hear you are having a bad week too and suffering low mood. My ADs are ones that help me sleep or I’d be in exactly the same position myself with work. I want to get off them but I know I need them to sleep and stay level.

Indeed, I overwrote a team mates work today and had to ‘fess up to the big boss. Oops!

But you want it…

Good advice! While I love pink, I’m like that with red and green.

That’s a great idea!

He is cute!

It’s a great cut and I like that balance between revealing and not revealing. It can look very sophisticated, especially in one colour.

Another cute bear! I love the punk hairstyle.

Thank you, sorry you are feeling low also. I also have some sleep aids, and they worked wellast night so that’s good.

Since I'll have to carry a laptop back and forth from work everyday starting next week, my Aspinal of London Aerodrome briefcase will quickly become my most used bag.

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Gorgeous!

 

[catsinthebag]

Hi @lukelook, thanks for your kind words. Congratulations on your new Camera bag. I think mine is the medium, it’s from the 14P collection and does not have a continuous chain strap. I recall @catsinthebag had a Camera Reissue bag and lengthened the chain strap to be able to wear it crossbody. Hopefully, she’ll chime in on her thoughts and experience!

Hi @morebags and @lukelook! yes, I have a camera bag with the continuous chain. A few years ago (fall of 2018, I think?) I sent it to Leather Surgeons to have the chain lengthened. I told them the length I wanted but also attached a loop of Hermes Bolduc ribbon that was the length I wanted the chain to be. I had actually used the ribbon for myself, in order to see how long the chain would have to be for it to hang right crossbody, but the guy I talked to at Leather Surgeons thought it was a great idea. They did a fantastic job. The chain is the perfect length and you can’t tell where the old chain leaves off and the new one begins. If I didn’t know better, I‘d think the entire length of chain was original.

I haven’t used LS for anything else, but my experience with them for this was excellent. Hope this helps!

 

[JenJBS]

Are you excited for your first day?

I am!

I probably should use him as a charm, come to think of it. Maybe on one of my GFG bags; I think the handle is strong enough to support him. I'll give it a try. Bogart might enjoy an outing!

We'd enjoy a pic of Bogart on an outing! Please... Pretty please...

This will be perfect! Classic & classy.

Thank you!

Because I do not have a bear, I will share a cat instead.

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Gorgeous!

Thank you! Your cat is beautiful!

 

[More bags]

Hi @morebags and @lukelook! yes, I have a camera bag with the continuous chain. A few years ago (fall of 2018, I think?) I sent it to Leather Surgeons to have the chain lengthened. I told them the length I wanted but also attached a loop of Hermes Bolduc ribbon that was the length I wanted the chain to be. I had actually used the ribbon for myself, in order to see how long the chain would have to be for it to hang right crossbody, but the guy I talked to at Leather Surgeons thought it was a great idea. They did a fantastic job. The chain is the perfect length and you can’t tell where the old chain leaves off and the new one begins. If I didn’t know better, I‘d think the entire length of chain was original.

I haven’t used LS for anything else, but my experience with them for this was excellent. Hope this helps!

Thank you catsinthebag, I’m glad you had a great experience with LS and you were able to extend your chain length. It’s such a good bag!

 

[Katinahat]

Since I'll have to carry a laptop back and forth from work everyday starting next week, my Aspinal of London Aerodrome briefcase will quickly become my most used bag.

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Great choice for work, love the neutral shade and sophisticated style. Good luck! Do you start next week?

I had to take my laptop yesterday and ran home with it on my back - no briefcase or leather bag but a specialist running pack. It fitted perfectly in the water system pouch at the back behind the main compartment which was a useful discovery (no need for hydration for a 30-40 minute run in mild weather).

SO ADORABLE!!!

Because I do not have a bear, I will share a cat instead.

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Thank you, sorry you are feeling low also. I also have some sleep aids, and they worked wellast night so that’s good.

Glad you had a better sleep last night. Your cat is so cute. I’m like you, no bears but two tabbies that look just like your beautiful tiger (plus dog and teenagers - it’s a mad house!).

I wanted to call the fluffy one Mulberry but the family ruled it out. I think it’s a great name for a cat!

 

[papertiger]

SO ADORABLE!!!

Because I do not have a bear, I will share a cat instead.

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Thank you, sorry you are feeling low also. I also have some sleep aids, and they worked wellast night so that’s good.



Gorgeous!

Can't beat the real thing, what a beauty

 

[coffee2go]

Realised I missed congratulating you on your new bag! It’s wonderful. The colour is similar to my Bayswater Tote and I’ve just posted it as my most used bag. It’s really versatile. Enjoy carrying!

Thank you! I feel like deeper muted tones are much easier for me to wear, light-colored bags aside my Celine bags in taupe are much harder for me to style on daily basis

 

[coffee2go]

I’m going to my friends’ wedding this weekend, the venue is a beautiful ex-church, followed by Italian countryside villa’s garden. I’m still debating what to wear:
- DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels
- Sportmax navy dress styled with a necklace, Alaia Cecile bag in nude pink and Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals in matching color
- DvF black dress with red print, Chloe C red mini bag in croco or Fendi black woc and SJP collection black heels

Which you think would be more appropriate? My favorite options are DvF blue polka dot dress with white accessories or DvF black dress with red print that I can layer with red jacket for the evening

 

[dcooney4]

SO ADORABLE!!!

Because I do not have a bear, I will share a cat instead.

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Thank you, sorry you are feeling low also. I also have some sleep aids, and they worked wellast night so that’s good.



Gorgeous!

So Cute!

 

[dcooney4]

I’m going to my friends’ wedding this weekend, the venue is a beautiful ex-church, followed by Italian countryside villa’s garden. I’m still debating what to wear:
- DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels
- Sportmax navy dress styled with a necklace, Alaia Cecile bag in nude pink and Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals in matching color
- DvF black dress with red print, Chloe C red mini bag in croco or Fendi black woc and SJP collection black heels

Which you think would be more appropriate? My favorite options are DvF blue polka dot dress with white accessories or DvF black dress with red print that I can layer with red jacket for the evening

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I love all the outfits. Will there be a hard surface to walk on? If it is only a lawn you may want a wedge.

 

[dcooney4]

Great choice for work, love the neutral shade and sophisticated style. Good luck! Do you start next week?

I had to take my laptop yesterday and ran home with it on my back - no briefcase or leather bag but a specialist running pack. It fitted perfectly in the water system pouch at the back behind the main compartment which was a useful discovery (no need for hydration for a 30-40 minute run in mild weather).

Glad you had a better sleep last night. Your cat is so cute. I’m like you, no bears but two tabbies that look just like your beautiful tiger (plus dog and teenagers - it’s a mad house!).
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I wanted to call the fluffy one Mulberry but the family ruled it out. I think it’s a great name for a cat!

So cute too! I love tiger kitties.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Great choice for work, love the neutral shade and sophisticated style. Good luck! Do you start next week?

I had to take my laptop yesterday and ran home with it on my back - no briefcase or leather bag but a specialist running pack. It fitted perfectly in the water system pouch at the back behind the main compartment which was a useful discovery (no need for hydration for a 30-40 minute run in mild weather).

Glad you had a better sleep last night. Your cat is so cute. I’m like you, no bears but two tabbies that look just like your beautiful tiger (plus dog and teenagers - it’s a mad house!).
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I wanted to call the fluffy one Mulberry but the family ruled it out. I think it’s a great name for a cat!

I love the name Mulberry! Here is my Jett and my beloved Telly who passed away about 7 years ago at the age of 13. As you can see, tabbies are my favorites!

 

[DME]

LOVE your punk bear, and he's got such a sweet expression on his face.

I probably should use him as a charm, come to think of it. Maybe on one of my GFG bags; I think the handle is strong enough to support him. I'll give it a try. Bogart might enjoy an outing!

@ElainePG and @papertiger, I’m loving both of your Burberry bears! Are they not in production anymore? I had always wanted to get one, but haven’t yet. I’m worried I missed my chance!

MCM makes some cute stuffed bag charms, too, or at least they used to. They had a lamb at one point that I was sooooo tempted to get for DD (lambs are her favorite animals), but it was over $300 US and I just couldn’t for a small child…

 

[DME]

Since I'll have to carry a laptop back and forth from work everyday starting next week, my Aspinal of London Aerodrome briefcase will quickly become my most used bag.

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Stunning bag! Wishing you a great first day! Please let us know how it goes!